Neck nerve block may boost recovery after thyroid surgery
NCT ID NCT06002152
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether a nerve block using bupivacaine (a numbing medicine) improves recovery after thyroid surgery. 160 adults were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a placebo before surgery. The main goal was to see if the block led to a better quality of recovery on the first day after surgery, measured by a detailed questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to improve comfort and recovery after thyroid surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study. The nerve block may not improve recovery more than placebo, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, United States
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